Aoun from Greece: We Won't Reach a Solution by Military Force

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held discussions with his Greek counterpart Constantine Tassoulas and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens, covering bilateral relations and ways to enhance them across all fields.

During his meeting with the Greek president, Aoun stressed that the U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel cannot be implemented unilaterally; both sides must fully implement it, with Israel committed to honoring its obligations.

He called on Greece to provide assistance in this context, affirming that Lebanon has long endured the tragedies of war, and that it is now time to rest. He stated that diplomatic solutions are the best path forward, noting that resolving the issue through military force has never worked and will never succeed, and that Lebanon is determined to end hostilities with Israel and establish better relations with neighboring countries.

President Aoun also pointed out that Lebanon paid a heavy price for the war, with over 4,300 killed and 12,000 injured, along with total destruction of more than 60 villages, without achieving any tangible results—underscoring that military force is not a solution, and diplomacy remains the only way to achieve stability.

He further emphasized that Lebanon’s stability is essential for Greece’s and Europe’s stability, and that Lebanon’s instability would negatively affect the entire region.